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California Gully Primary School vs Eaglehawk North Primary School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCalifornia Gully Primary School
California Gully VIC
Eaglehawk North Primary School
Eaglehawk VIC
Success Index
27
Lower 50%
25
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#1254 of 1,290#1273 of 1,290
National rank (type)#4340 of 4,908#4494 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students181269
Girls / boys83 / 98136 / 133
Foundation intake2638
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+21%-27%
ICSEA
Average 1000
913958
ICSEA percentile14th28th
Top SEA quarter0%5%
Bottom SEA quarter64%50%
Students per teacher13.815.5
Teaching staff (FTE)13.117.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)7.414.8
Language background other than English1%3%
Indigenous students18%8%
SuburbCalifornia Gully 3556Eaglehawk 3556
Council areaGreater BendigoGreater Bendigo
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitewww.californiagullyps.vic.edu.auwww.ehnps.vic.edu.au

The verdict

  • •California Gully Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.1 vs 25.0).
  • •Eaglehawk North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 913), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •California Gully Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
  • •Eaglehawk North Primary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 181.
  • •California Gully Primary School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -27%).

The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is California Gully Primary School better than Eaglehawk North Primary School?

On the Success Index, California Gully Primary School ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are California Gully Primary School and Eaglehawk North Primary School?

About 3.1 km in a straight line, between California Gully and Eaglehawk in Victoria.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

California Gully Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaglehawk North Primary School has 15.5.

How do California Gully Primary School and Eaglehawk North Primary School rank in VIC?

California Gully Primary School is 1254th of 1,290 and Eaglehawk North Primary School is 1273rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.